Ryan Murhpy and Brad Falchuk's hit series "American Horror Story," which currently stars Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates, has been picked up for a fourth season, according to Deadline.com.

Jessica Lange
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Lange, who previously indicated the current "AHS: Coven" would be her last, has signed on for the fourth season. Each season, which features returning cast members from the franchise alongside new stars, has a fresh dramatic arc.

The new season of "American Horror Story: Coven," set in New Orleans and featuring a host of Broadway actresses — including Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, Angela Bassett and Jessica Lange — premieres Oct. 9 at 10 PM on FX. Read the Playbill.com story.